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In the last five years, the LRC-PAC has
successfully endorsed more than 100 pro-business
candidates for office

What
is the LRC-PAC? The LRC-PAC is the non-partisan
political action committee of the Lansing Regional Chamber, organized with the
purpose of maintaining a pro-business outlook among elected officials and
legislation in the Greater Lansing area. The PAC is a separate entity from the
Chamber and has its own bylaws. The PAC is registered with the Michigan
Secretary of State and the Federal Elections Commission.

Who
runs the LRC-PAC? The LRC-PAC is run by an independent
volunteer Board of Directors, appointed for 3-year terms. An elected
Chairperson oversees the meetings. The LRC-PAC Board is also made up of
volunteers from varying business sizes and types. All members of the Chamber
PAC must be members of the Lansing Regional Chamber.

Who
contributes to the LRC-PAC? Anyone can contribute to the LRC-PAC.
The Chamber does not provide money to the PAC and the PAC is responsible for
raising its own funds. The PAC receives its funding from Chamber members,
business-oriented PACs, and others interested in improving the business and
economic climate in the Greater Lansing region.

What
is a typical donation amount? LRC-PAC contribution amounts vary, from $50
to as much as $5,000. All contributions to the PAC are voluntary and are
separate and segregated from the Chamber's general fund. Information about
contributions to the PAC, as well as expenditures, is public information and
will be reported and disclosed as required by law. Corporate checks will not be
accepted.

What
election races does the LRC-PAC contribute to?The LRC-PAC stays involved in monitoring many election
races including races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Gubernatorial, State House,
State Senate, Ingham, Clinton and Eaton County Commissions, local Township
Boards, Lansing City Council, LCC Trustees, and local Boards of Education.

How
are candidates chosen for endorsement by the LRC-PAC? Each year the LRC-PAC prepares a questionnaire on relevant
business issues that is distributed to registered candidates. Based on candidate responses, a subset of
LRC-PAC Board members conduct candidate interviews and review candidates'
backgrounds before making recommendations to the full LRC-PAC Board. A majority
vote from the LRC-PAC Board is required for a candidate to receive endorsement.

What
types of monies are accepted by the LRC-PAC? Personal checks and funds from LLCs and
Partnerships are accepted, as long as the funds are contributed to specific partners.

Why
should I contribute to the LRC-PAC? Elected officials make decisions that
will impact you and your business. By making a contribution to the LRC-PAC you
are ensuring that candidates in favor of your business interests have a better
chance of being elected.

How
does the LRC-PAC ensure pro-business attitudes stay in Lansing? By staying abreast of business issues and communicating
the business perspective to elected officials, monitoring political activity to
know when business intervention is necessary, and knowing the voting record of
elected officials and whether they support the business community.

How
is the contribution amount for a candidate endorsement decided? The LRC-PAC Board votes on the contribution amount per
endorsed candidate based on the individual race and the need for funding.